A Colorado School of Mines researcher in Golden has won a federal award to advance a new safety-monitoring tool for carbon dioxide pipelines, a development that could strengthen the region’s position in energy innovation and create future opportunities for industry partnerships, commercialization and high-skill research activity tied to Jefferson County’s business community. Why this is…more
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design in Lakewood is launching a new public speaker series with a free Sept. 8 campus event featuring artist Geovanni Barrios, giving Jefferson County’s creative and education communities a fresh draw for visitors, student engagement and local cultural activity. The announcement matters locally because RMCAD is based in Lakewood…more
A new Spartan College post says Boeing expects the global aviation industry to need more than 1.4 million new pilots and maintenance technicians through 2045, including about 247,000 of those jobs in North America. That matters in Jefferson County because Spartan says it operates a campus in Broomfield serving the Denver area, making the forecast…more
Littleton School of Music, a long-running local education business serving the Denver area since 2006, says it has won the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the music school category while celebrating its 20th year in operation. For Jefferson County readers, the announcement is relevant because Littleton overlaps the county and the business reflects the strength…more
Interplaza West, a 31,675-square-foot multi-tenant retail center located at 17120 & 17132 West Colfax Ave in Golden, Colorado, is now up for sale with an asking price of $13 million. The property features two single-story buildings situated on 2.67 acres and is currently fully occupied with a 100% occupancy rate. The investment offers a capitalization…more
Colorado School of Mines in Golden has been awarded $67 million from the U.S. Department of Energy, alongside Texas-based ElementUSA, to help build a rare-earth processing plant in Gramercy, Louisiana. While the facility itself will be built out of state, the announcement is still significant for Jefferson County because Mines will lead major research, validation…more
The Angel Family Foundation has pledged a significant $5 million investment to the Colorado School of Mines, enhancing its leadership in space exploration and resource utilization. This funding aims to advance the field of space resources, which is crucial for sustainable exploration beyond Earth. The investment creates The Angel Family Foundation Chair for Space Resources,…more
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD), based in Lakewood, will host its Annual Fashion Showcase on June 5, 2026, featuring original designs from 21 fashion design students. The event, themed “Recontextualize,” will take place at the Denver Center for Performing Arts and includes an award ceremony following the show. Why this is newsworthy…more
Tracy Dorland, Superintendent of Jeffco Public Schools, announced her resignation effective July 5, 2026, to pursue a new opportunity. Dorland, who has been with the district for five years, expressed pride in the progress made during her tenure, particularly in student achievement and academic growth. In her statement, Dorland highlighted the district’s advancements, including improved…more
The Colorado School of Mines has announced the launch of a $7 million national research center aimed at evaluating technologies for the destruction of PFAS chemicals, also known as “forever” chemicals, which pose significant environmental challenges globally in water and soil. This initiative addresses the urgent need for effective remediation strategies for these enduring pollutants.…more
The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) has signed memorandums of understanding with the Colorado School of Mines and the University of Utah to enhance the United States’ critical minerals capacity. This collaboration aims to bolster the nation’s energy and material supply chains through innovation, commercialization, and skilled workforce development. NLR Director Jud Virden said,…more
The U.S. Army has awarded a $6,971,053 cost-no-fee contract to the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado, for work connected to environmental security technology certification, according to a notice on the Department of War website. The contract is for Project ER25-9767, focused on remedial technology engineering related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Bids were…more